The best OnePlus phones in different categories — budget, camera, and more

OnePlus doesn’t have as many phones in its lineup as Samsung, LG, and most other manufacturers, but there are still enough of them available to complicate your purchase decision. Which OnePlus model to go with depends on several factors including your budget as well as the specs and features that matter to you. To help you out, we’ve listed the best OnePlus phones you can currently get in different categories, which should hopefully help you decide which one is right for you. Let’s dive in.

Best OnePlus phones:

1. OnePlus 8 Pro — best OnePlus camera phone
2. OnePlus 8 5G UW — best OnePlus 5G phone
3. OnePlus 7T — best budget OnePlus phone
4. OnePlus 7T Pro and 7T — best full-screen phones
5. OnePlus 6T — best cheap OnePlus phone

Editor’s note: We’ll be updating this list of the best OnePlus phones regularly as new models launch.

1. OnePlus 8 Pro — best OnePlus camera phone

OnePlus’ latest phone is the best option for those who are into photography. It has the best camera setup of all OnePlus phones released to date. The handset sports a 48MP main sensor, a 48MP wide-angle camera, and a 12MP telephoto lens. It also comes with a Color Filter camera, which is a 5MP shooter that uses a special filter to allow the phone to see different spectrums of light. You can learn more about it in our OnePlus 8 Pro review at the link.

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Most people will be happy with the images taken with the phone, although the phone isn’t as good at night photography as the Pixel 4. But there’s more to OnePlus’ flagship than the camera. It’s one of the most powerful handsets on the market, packing the Snapdragon 865 chipset under the hood along with as much as 12GB of RAM. You also get a large 120Hz display, dual-SIM support, and a fantastic software experience.

The OnePlus 8 Pro even has an IP68 rating and supports wireless charging. But you don’t get a headphone jack or a microSD card slot.

OnePlus 8 Pro specs:

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